Effect of muscle vibration on spatiotemporal gait parameters in patients with Parkinson's disease.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of muscle vibration in the lower extremities in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) during walking. [Subjects] Nine patients with PD participated in this study and were tested with and without vibration (vibration at 60 Hz). [Methods] Eight oscillators of vibration were attached to the muscle bellies (tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, biceps femoris, and rectus femoris) on both sides of the lower extremities with adhesive tape in this study.

Effect of muscle vibration on postural balance of Parkinson's diseases patients in bipedal quiet standing.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of muscle vibration applied to the lower extremities on static postural balance of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). [Subjects] Seven subjects with Parkinson's disease participated in this study. [Methods] The oscillators of vibration were attached to the muscle bellies of the tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, biceps femoris, and rectus femoris on both sides of the lower extremities with adhesive tape.

Gluteus medius muscle activation on stance phase according to various vertical load.

Background And Objectives: This study aims to analyze muscle activity of the lower limbs during stance phase of gait in accordance with the application of various vertical loadings.

Material And Methods: Participants who met the criterion for this study (n=11). During their gait, various vertical loadings (0 kg, 0.